The Best Recipes for Creative Lunchboxes
- Photo by Gail Albert Halaban1/11
Hummus and Crudités
Make a batch of hummus on Sunday; pack it in lunches all week long.
- Photo by Scott Peterson2/11
Turkey Wraps with Curry-Chutney Mayonnaise and Peanuts
Stirring mango chutney and curry powder into mayonnaise transforms an otherwise ordinary turkey wrap into something nuanced and crunchy.
- Lara Ferroni3/11
Spicy Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
For days when lunch calls for something light, refreshing, and crunchy.
- Peden + Munk4/11
Little Apricot Cakes
A more apt name for these would be Cute Little Apricot Cakes. And by the way, you can totally make this with plums or even frozen berries.
- Photo by Dana Gallagher5/11
Lentil, Apple, and Turkey Wrap
The not-so-secret ingredient in these protein-packed wraps: Those sweet-tart bites of apple.
- Tara Donne6/11
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Federal law demands that at least every third lunchbox contain at least one chocolate chip cookie.
- Peden & Munk7/11
Chocolate Coconut Date Bars
Stirring in cacao nibs adds texture to these sweet, sticky bars.
- Photo by Catherine McCord8/11
Mediterranean Grilled Veggie Wraps
Portobello mushrooms and feta cheese make these vegetarian wraps...meaty.
- Catherine McCord9/11
Sushi Sandwiches
The only problem here is that these actually might be too cute to eat.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi10/11
Caramel Corn Blondies
A perfectly portable lunchbox dessert. If peanuts are a no-go at lunch, feel free to leave them out.
- Photo by Stephanie Foley11/11
Chewy Nut and Cereal Bars
Are these bars an on-the-go breakfast? A late-afternoon snack? A lunchbox treat? Stop the presses—they're all three!